The Daily PetaPixel for 08/01/2024

The top news from the world of photography. [View this email in your browser]( [PetaPixel Homepage]( Presented by ugee [The New 15.4-inch ugee UE16 Drawing Monitor Costs Only $199]( A comprehensive tool can truly come off in both quality and efficiency of photo editing. The ugee's latest 15.4-inch UE16 Drawing Monitor emerges as an option that falls somewhere between being feature-packed and cost-effective. Large but lightweight, recommendable yet affordable, its price tag hawks only Sl99. [Official shop get 10% off]( [7Artisans Launches $2,000 Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 Super35 Cine Zoom]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 31, 2024 05:41 pm [A 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 cine lens with a Super 35 format. The lens features various focus, aperture, and zoom rings, along with numerical markings on the side for precise adjustments. Its sleek black design is accented with a vibrant red ring at the mount end.]( Earlier this year, Chinese lens maker 7Artisans launched the Sprite 24-96mm T2.9 cinema zoom lens for Super 35 cameras on Kickstarter. The lens is now available to everyone, delivering a roughly 35-150mm equivalent focal length with a constant T2.9 aperture. [[Read More]( [WeTransfer Scooped Up by Filmic Pro’s Parent Company Bending Spoons]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 31, 2024 05:01 pm [The image features the WeTransfer logo. It consists of the word "WeTransfer" in a stylized black font, with a black "we" symbol positioned above it, creating a simple and clean design on a white background.]( Bending Spoons, the Italy-based app developer that purchased Filmic in 2022, has added another big name to its portfolio: WeTransfer. [[Read More]( [Intel Slashes Jobs Amid CPU Scandal in Desperate Attempt to Recoup Value]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 31, 2024 04:56 pm [Close-up of a computer motherboard with an Intel processor in the center. The Intel logo is prominently displayed on the black processor, surrounded by numerous electronic components and circuits on the blue motherboard.]( Intel's rough times have gotten worse. Intel is cutting thousands of jobs to reduce its costs in hopes of instigating a market share value rebound. [[Read More]( [Photographers Are Being Restricted During ULA Rocket Launches]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 31, 2024 03:30 pm [A space shuttle is launching into the sky, leaving behind a large plume of smoke and flames. The shuttle's engines are brightly lit, and the surrounding area is filled with dense clouds of exhaust. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a daytime launch.]( The United Launch Alliance (ULA)'s new remote camera agreement has irked longtime rocket launch photographers because it prevents them from using their photos for personal purposes or selling prints. [[Read More]( [The Atomos Shinobi II HDMI Monitor Finally Gives You Camera Control]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 31, 2024 03:14 pm [A close-up of the Atomos external monitor showing a vibrant image of a person with curly hair and a green outfit, lying on grass and smiling blissfully. The device is sleek with various ports and settings displayed on the screen, signifying advanced functionality.]( Atomos announced the Shinobi II, a new version of the company's HDMI monitor that is brighter, thinner, and finally brings camera control thanks to USB-C. [[Read More]( [Google’s Circle to Search Can Now (Sometimes) Sniff Out Fake Photos]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 31, 2024 02:06 pm [Illustration of a hand touching a smartphone screen displaying a webpage. Surrounding the smartphone are various digital elements, such as text blocks, images, and icons, illustrating an interconnected web of digital information and interactions.]( Google's highly publicized Circle to Search feature now allows users to leverage Google's AI tech to instantly learn more about an image, including information about metadata, its source, and whether it is legitimate. [[Read More]( [Is There Something Going on With the Nikon Z6 III Sensor? | The PetaPixel Podcast]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 31, 2024 01:01 pm [A man with gray hair and a beard is holding a camera in his left hand and inspecting it closely with a magnifying glass in his right hand. He has a serious and focused expression. The background is blue with a pixelated pattern.]( This week, Chris Niccolls and Jordan Drake concluded their review of the Nikon Z6 III. It's a fantastic overall camera that has some interesting new technology, but the few limitations it has appear directly linked to the sensor. [[Read More]( [Samsung’s 1TB microSD Card Doesn’t Compromise Performance for Capacity]( By Jaron Schneider on Jul 31, 2024 12:13 pm [Two Samsung 1TB microSD cards are displayed against a white background. The left one is blue and labeled "PRO Plus" with specifications U3, A2, and V30. The right one is white and labeled "EVO Plus" with the same specifications.]( The small size of microSD cards means manufacturers have limited space to work with, often forcing them to restrict performance if they want to boost capacity. While reaching 1TB on these tiny cards isn't new, Samsung managed to combine that with reasonably fast transfer speeds -- and not an insane asking price. [[Read More]( [Sony Cameras Are Finally Replacing NFL’s Old-School ‘Chain Gang’]( By Jeremy Gray on Jul 31, 2024 11:35 am [A photographer wearing a Kansas City Chiefs cap and holding a large camera lens takes photos from the stands while the crowd celebrates in the background during a football game. Players and personnel are visible on the field.]( The National Football League and Sony have announced a partnership, naming Sony the NFL's official technology partner. [[Read More]( [AI Drones Will Detect Sharks and Alert Californian Beachgoers]( By Pesala Bandara on Jul 31, 2024 11:04 am [A great white shark with its mouth open, showing its sharp teeth, emerges from the ocean, creating a splash of water around it. The shark's dorsal fin is prominently visible above the water's surface.]( AI-enabled drones are being used to monitor shark activity under the waves and alert beachgoers in the U.S. [[Read More]( [Instagram Now Lets You Create an AI Version of Yourself]( By Pesala Bandara on Jul 31, 2024 09:49 am [A screen displays options to create an AI character. One option shows "Custom AI character" with a color gradient icon. Another option titled "Fellow fan" shows a woman holding popcorn, with keywords "Learn, Connection". A back arrow is visible at the top left.]( Instagram now lets users create AI versions of themselves which can talk to their followers on their behalf. [[Read More]( [‘House of The Dragon’ Camera Operators Filmed Scenes Standing on a Gym Ball]( By Pesala Bandara on Jul 31, 2024 08:04 am [game-of-thrones-house-of-the-dragon-hbo-camera-operators-filmed-dragon-riding-scenes-standing-half-balance-gym-ball-bosu.jpg]( The camera operators behind hit TV show House of the Dragon filmed the dragon-riding scenes while standing on a gym half-balance ball. [[Read More]( [Olympics Photographers Break Table Tennis Champion’s Paddle]( By Pesala Bandara on Jul 31, 2024 07:38 am [olympics-table-tennis-player-gold-medallist-wang-chuqin-photographers-break-paddle-devastated-angry.jpg]( An Olympic gold medallist was left distraught after photographers broke his table tennis paddle immediately after his first win. [[Read More]( [Transform Ordinary to Extraordinary]( Use K&F CONCEPT gear to turn everyday scenes into extraordinary photos. Capture magic in every shot. 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